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Resolution No. PC-95-84 Page 5 measures will be incorporated into the project through conditions of approval. The property is not located within an Alquist Priolo Special Studies Zone. 5. The streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape. The project site is an "infill" parcel which would not involve the extension of any new public streets. Only minor changes in the site's relatively flat topography will be necessary to develop the site. Portions of the one building nearest the street incorporate varied setbacks to the street in a manner consistent with the variety present in the mixed use neighborhood. 6. Adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan. The public improvements associated with this project would be consistent with City design standards. All on-site driveways meet City standards for emergency vehicle access and turn- around. The private ground-floor patio areas of the units are not easily accessible to the public, although the lack of fencing between some of the units allows for easy surveillance by police, the resident manager, or even other seniors performing neighborhood watch service. All buildings would be equipped with automatic fire suppression systems (sprinklers), as will all the building walkways. Elevators are sized to accommodate wheelchairs and emergency equipment. 7. The plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District. One of the purposes of the PUD district is to provide a mechanism whereby the City can designate parcels and areas requiring special consideration in order to exercise greater control over the manner in which such development occurs. Although staff feels that the site would be designated appropriately under the PUD-HDR zoning district, staff also values the existing qualities of the "little" Stanley Boulevard neighborhood and wants to ensure that any development is designed appropriately so as to integrate within it. Considering the relatively high density of this proj ect, it does integrate fairly well into the mixed use nature of the area. Another purpose of the PUD district is to encourage imagination in development and housing variety. The proposed senior housing development addresses a community need through the provision of affordable rental housing for seniors in a manner which creates a livable, secure environment. The PUD process gives the City the means to accomplish trade-offs so that community need can be met.